The Annunciation Painting
by Leonardo Da Vinci

In this modern age, every mythological story is being tested
at the touchstone of reality. Even, if we accept that the above story is
imaginary and allegorical, it at least points out to the fact that a savant
named Bhrigu lived in the hoary past. Not only that, it confirms that due
to his knowledge and actions he was considered equal to gods themselves.

There is a sloka regarding the history of astrology in the book Brihatparasharhoshastra
written by sage Parashar around 700 A.D. It says: